3-4 weeks before the party:
	Select occasion for party:
	Select theme and staging:
	Create guest list.
	Send invitations.
	Date of party:____________________
	Time (starting, ending):_____________________
	Place:__________________________
	Plan and select decorations.
	Begin collecting materials and creating props.
	Prepare menu and grocery list.
	Select and hire caterer/serving help (if needed).
	A few days before the party:
	Call any guests who have not responded.
	Buy groceries and beverages.
	Prepare and freeze/refrigerate food items that can be made in advance.
	Make party costume or select outfit.
	One day before the party:
	Clean house, party room facility, or office party site.
	Set up and arrange party room
	Thaw frozen party foods.
	Get out serving pieces.
	Coordinate last-minute arrangements with caterer, servers.
	The day of the party:
	Decorate party room.
	Prepare and arrange remaining food.
	Coordinate set-up, service, cleanup with hired helpers.
	Mentally "travel through" party
	Dress in party outfit.
	Await arrival of first guest.